How to Pronounce "bring a charge against"
expression
BRING uh-CHARJ uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
bring uh-CHAHJ uh-GENST
Definition
To formally accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing, usually in a court of law.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /æɪ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING uh-CHARJ uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
UK
bring uh-CHAHJ uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The police decided to bring a charge against the suspect.
They did not have enough evidence to bring a charge against her.
The lawyer helped him when the court decided to bring a charge against him.
After months of investigation, prosecutors finally decided to bring a charge against the official.